NimbeLink Global LTE-M/NB-IoT Embedded Modem

The NimbeLink NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 embedded modem provides LTE-M (CAT M1) and NB-IoT (NB1, NB2) connectivity for global applications with fallback to 2G at lower power than the BG96 processor. It utilizes the Qualcomm 9205 chipset and Quectel BG95-M3 module. This embedded modem also includes an integrated GPS/GNSS radio. The NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 embedded modem is compatible with many of the world’s LTE-M and NB-IoT networks.

NimbeLink embedded modems dramatically reduce the cost, risks and timelines of IoT product development. With known-good RF engineering and fully validated software, NimbeLink allows you to focus on your application and not engineering cellular radios. Standardized connectivity gives you flexibility to update and alternate radios for new geographies, carriers and technologies. Further, our embedded modems are “End-Device Certified”, meaning your end-product will not need to go through the complex process of carrier certification. This is critical for the first release of your product and each iteration as you obtain market feedback. NimbeLink modems significantly reduce time-to-market and are ideal for product development through large-scale production. All NimbeLink modems are patented and backed by industry-leading documentation and expert-level product support.

NimbeLink FAQs

  • NimbeLink Form-Factor
  • Global 4G LTE CAT M1 NB-IoT with 2G fallback
  • All RF Engineering contained within the modem
  • Carrier End-Device certified
  • U.FL port for antenna flexibility
  • Direct module access via Serial UART or USB
  • Verizon soldered down SIM and Micro-SIM 3FF slot
  • Supports Power Save Mode and eDRX
  • Multi-carrier support on a single device
  • NimbeLink family pin compatibility
  • RoHS compliant/Radio Equipment Directive
  • Development kits available
  • Global LTE coverage with 2G fallback
  • Pin compatible with all NimbeLink modems
  • GNSS support for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
  • Global hardware compatibility
  • Dual SIM support
  • Bundled data plans available
Throughput
  • LTE-M
    589Kbps Download/1.2Mbps Upload
  • NB-IoT
    136Kbps Download/150Kbps Upload
Active Cell 230mA (LTE) | 415mA (GSM)
Average N/A
Peak N/A
Idle N/A
Sleep N/A
Supply Voltage 3.4V – 4.2V (3.8V Nominal)
I/O Voltage 1.65V – 5.5V
Temperature Range -40ºC to +85ºC
Dimensions 29mm x 33mm x 10.5mm
Compliance RoHS Compliant
Deployable Region Global
Compatible Carriers Orange, Telstra, Telus, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and more
Certified Carriers AT&T, Verizon
Bands
  • LTE-M/NB-IoT
    LTE-FDD: B1[2100], B2[1900] B3[1800], B4[1700], B5[850], B8[900], B12[700], B13[700], B14[700], B17[700], B18[850], B19[850], B20[800], B25[1900], B26[850], B27[850], B28[700], B31[450], B66[1700], B71[600]
  • GSM, EDGE, GPRS
    GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

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NL-SW-LTE-QBG95

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.004.01.004

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-B

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.009.01.009

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-C

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.014.01.014

NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-D

NimbeLink, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.200.01.20

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